• Moumi Mousumi
• 11 Mar, 2025

Are you taking blood pressure medicine but not seeing any improvement.? A shocking case of counterfeit medicines has emerged involving a popular blood pressure control drug from a well-known pharmaceutical company. These fake medicines were found in a warehouse near Kolkata, leading to swift action from the State Drug Control department. An official alert has now been issued to warn the public.

Details & Context

- What happened.?

  Authorities recently raided a warehouse in Amta, Howrah uncovering a large quantity of fake blood pressure medicine.

- Which medicine was targeted.?

  The counterfeit drug is identified as Telma AM 40, a widely-used blood pressure medication.

- Batch number discrepancy

  The fake drugs carried the batch number 05240367. Though the batch number matched the original, scanning the QR code exposed the fraud.

- Company response

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals confirmed that the batch number had been forged.

Quotes

- State Drug Control Official: “We are advising all consumers to verify the QR code before purchasing Telma AM 40. If the code shows ‘Could Not Be Verified,’ it means the medicine is fake.”

- Glenmark Representative: “We are cooperating fully with authorities to track down the source of these counterfeit drugs.”

Additional Information

- Recent Seizure

  On February 21st counterfeit medicines worth Rs 17 lakhs were seized and the warehouse was sealed.

- National Drug Test Failure

  According to Central Drug Control Organisation (CDSCO), 393 medicines failed drug tests nationwide in the last 3 months. Out of these 66 drugs failed in West Bengal.

- Monthly Breakdown

  - December: 17 drugs failed quality tests. 

  - January: 24 drugs failed. 

  - February: 25 drugs failed. 

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Impact Analysis

- Health Risk

  People unknowingly consuming fake blood pressure medicine are at high risk of severe health complications, as these drugs may have no effect or cause unexpected side effects.

- Public Confidence

  The exposure of counterfeit medicines has shaken public trust in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

- Government Response

  The State Drug Control and CDSCO are now tightening inspection protocols, especially for high-demand medicines like blood pressure drugs.

The discovery of fake Telma AM 40 tablets highlights a growing threat to public health. Authorities are working swiftly to prevent further distribution, and the public is urged to stay vigilant. Always check the QR code on medicine packages and report any suspicious products.

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